To whom would the U.S. president most likely turn for advice during a rapidly developing national security crisis?
a. the secretary of state, since the Department of State carries out diplomatic affairs
b. the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
c. the secretary of defense, since the Department of Defense would need to be involved if military action became necessary, and possibly the national security adviser
d. the secretary of defense, the national security adviser, and possibly the secretary of state
Question -2-Which of the following justices would be most likely to vote to overturn Roe v. Wade on the grounds that the framers did not intend for the Constitution to protect abortion rights?
a. Ruth Bader Ginsburg
b. Elena Kagan
c. Clarence Thomas
d. Anthony Kennedy
Question -3-Which of the following would be most consistent with the pursuit of a multilateral foreign policy by a presidential administration?
a. the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
b. a country's refusal to participate in organized sanctions to stop North Korea's nuclear program
c. a presidential renunciation of all international treaties
d. a country's proclamation of its right to take preemptive military action when the president considers it appropriate
Question -4-When is the president most likely to pursue foreign policy that is inconsistent with that desired by the public?
a. immediately before an election
b. immediately after an election
c. when the president's advisers believe doing so is in the national interest
d. when the United States in engaged in asymmetric warfare
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